Wikipedia is launching a paid service for big tech companies
China is putting together a 20,000-strong team to create its own version of Wikipedia

China is putting together a 20,000-strong team to create its own version of Wikipedia

China is working on creating its own version of Wikipedia, with entries to be written by thousands of scholars from state-run universities.
Wikimedia holds vote to determine the fate of the famous monkey selfie

Wikimedia holds vote to determine the fate of the famous monkey selfie

After repeatedly turning down a photographer's requests to stop distributing his most famous photograph, Wikimedia has decided to let it come down to a vote to determine if the monkey selfie stays or goes.
Monmouth: World's First 'Wikipedia Town'

Monmouth: World's First 'Wikipedia Town'

Known as the 'Monmouthpedia' project, Wikipedia blankets the entire Welsh town with QR codes related to 500 articles penned in 25 languages for visitors to lap up.
Google Maps Losing Out to OpenStreetMap

Google Maps Losing Out to OpenStreetMap

Google Maps may be losing ground to OpenStreetMaps as many major players opt for the latter. This is possibly due to Google's charges for their services.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Bids Adieu to Hard Copy

Encyclopaedia Britannica Bids Adieu to Hard Copy

The iconic Encylopaedia Britannica has announced that its 2010 print edition will be the last installment offered in hard copy format. Information from their resources will however still be accessible to users via the online medium.
Wikipedia Protests Against SOPA with Planned Blackout on 18th January

Wikipedia Protests Against SOPA with Planned Blackout on 18th January

Wikipedia joins the list of websites protesting against the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA), and have decided to take an active stance by suspending access to their English site on 18th January.
Wikipedia Fundraising Efforts End at US$20 million

Wikipedia Fundraising Efforts End at US$20 million

The Wikimedia Foundation, a non profit that is tasked with running and maintaining the Wikipedia site, has raised a record US$20 million after their recent efforts.
Wikipedia Stands Up for Freedom of Speech in Italy

Wikipedia Stands Up for Freedom of Speech in Italy

Wikipedia in Italy stands up to a proposed new law which would severely infringe on the freedom of speech for internet users. The proposed new ruling also undermines the very foundations on which the free encyclopedia was built.